Matthew Sheridan, male, 34
Ref 31140
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Hamilton, Canada |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 1000 coastal miles |
| Hi I'm looking to crew on in the ARC – Atlantic Rally for Cruisers 2019 -Preferably with a performance team but beggars can't be choosers ;) Sailing Experience: -I'm a 29 year old from Hamilton, Ontario (Just outside Toronto) and I have sailed every summer of my life. -I'm currently club racing my J24 "Slippery when wet" (2017 club champions) but I have also owned a C&C 26, and CL 14 Dinghy. -I was a Canadian Yachting Association coach throughout university in Albacores, 420s and Optimists. -I also have ASA 101, 103 and 104 certifications. -My team from McMaster University came 2nd in the University Keel boat Championships in Halifax (J22) -No extended off shore experience but I'm willing to learn! Outside of Sailing: -I have a degree in Mechatronics Engineering and Management (Mechatronics = Mechanical + Electrical + Software, Management = Business) -Very hands on, could be helpful off shore, with debugging and maintenance -I'm the CEO and founder of Nix Sensor Ltd. we build high resolution, low cost color sensor hardware for a variety of industries. (North Sails uses some of our devices for spinnaker colors, and AkzoNobel uses our devices for matching of residential paints for example) -I have a passion for trying new things, inventing, and exploring -Non smoker, no dietary restrictions, easy going, always eager to help out -I know how the chain of command works on a trip like this, I have no problems taking orders or taking a leadership position. If you're interesting in learning more about me please don't hesitate to reach out! | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | No dietary restrictions, I'm not picky :p |
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| Number of years sailing: | 15 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 1000 |
| Nights at sea: | 0 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
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| Sailing Skills | Experienced I have done this many times and am confident to help others less experienced. I am happy doing this day |
Competent I am competent doing this in daylight, or if there is someone more experienced with me |
Basic I have only done this a few times, but I am willing to learn |
None I have not done this before |
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| Steer a compass course |  | |||
| Keep lookout/watch-keeping | | |||
| Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib | | |||
| Reefing | | |||
| Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes | | |||
| Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea | | |||
| Anchoring and handling anchors | | |||
| Cooking at sea | | |||
| Using dinghies with outboard motors | | |||
| Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics | |
Other nautical or cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
